Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 27, 2026
1. Introduction
Match Central ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website matchcentral.net. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site and use our services.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information: When you sign in using Google or Twitter, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from the authentication provider. We do not receive or store your password.
User-Generated Content: Comments, reactions, and chat messages you post on article pages are stored and publicly visible.
Usage Data: We collect standard web analytics data including pages visited, referral source, browser type, and device information. This data is aggregated and not tied to your personal identity.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our football coverage service
- To enable comments, reactions, and chat features
- To display your name and avatar alongside your contributions
- To improve our website and content
- To communicate with you about service updates if needed
4. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using Supabase (hosted on AWS infrastructure). We use industry-standard encryption for data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest. Authentication is handled through OAuth 2.0 with Google and Twitter. We never store your third-party passwords.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google & Twitter OAuth: For user authentication
- Supabase: For data storage and real-time features
- Vercel: For website hosting and delivery
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.
6. Cookies
We use essential cookies to maintain your authentication session. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Delete your own comments and chat messages
- Withdraw consent by signing out and discontinuing use
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at lumieremedia@gmail.com.